Bargaining updates list

We are pleased to share that the three-year collective agreement between the University and CUPE 2278 has been ratified by all parties and is now in full effect. This agreement covers the period September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2025.

CUPE 2278 represents approximately 2600 Teaching Assistants, Tutors, and Marker and 35 Instructors at the English Language Institute at UBC Vancouver.

We wish to congratulate and thank the bargaining teams for their hard work, patience and commitment to reaching an agreement through negotiations.

Visit the Collective Agreements page to view the Memorandum of Settlement.

We are pleased to share that the University and CUPE 2278 have reached a tentative agreement. This agreement covers the period September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2025.

Wage increases under this agreement are consistent with the BC Government’s 2022 Shared Recovery Mandate. The renewed agreement also reflects the mutual interests of both the Union and the University in our many strategic plans and operational initiatives. These details, along with other elements and improvements will be communicated once the agreement is ratified by both parties. 

CUPE 2278 represents approximately 2,600 teaching assistants, instructors in the English Language Institute and invigilators in the Centre for Accessibility.

We wish to congratulate and thank the bargaining teams for their hard work, patience and commitment to reaching an agreement through negotiations.

CUPE 2278 and UBC continue to meet with very positive and collaborative discussions toward renewing the collective agreement. Further dates will be scheduled in May.

Bargaining is underway between CUPE 2278 and the University. The parties met on March 14 and March 28 and the discussions were positive. The parties are continuing to work through issues. Additional dates are scheduled for April.

Bargaining is scheduled to start on March 7 with CUPE 2278.